Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
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Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Esperanza
Overdam घास
In German
Esperanza
Overdam Grass
In French
Esperanza
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Esperanza
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Esperanza
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Esperanza
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Esperanza
Overdam Trawa
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Tecoma
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Esperanza and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Esperanza and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Overdam Grass flower color:
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Esperanza and Overdam Grass
Care of Esperanza and Overdam Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.